Singapore Daily Times, 21 December 1877
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Title Section12 1877-12-21 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 21st DECEMBER, 1877. No. 13,35912 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration463 1877-12-21 1 ‘vficeb —D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The following are me dates on which th* 'ompany’s Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to strive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd h 24th 6th Feb. n 7th Feb. w463 words
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Article145 1877-12-21 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antexor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stkntor. Menelaus. Tbucer. The Coy’s Steamer* are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London eveiy ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and third145 words
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Article320 1877-12-21 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3, 1 Feb. 1 A jvb, 1 15 do 2 fi do 1 March 1320 words
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99 1877-12-21 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, M culmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during th e current year at the undernoted dates Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept.99 words
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190 1877-12-21 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Pinang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The190 words
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741 1877-12-21 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei I the arrival of the Enelisb Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 8741 words
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Insurance.
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393 1877-12-21 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £lOO,OOO 2nd do at s*prem £125,000 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being avail■M* *»■«■»—bib wu* erttmiuii trf the Company s business. The success of this Company is393 words
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Article71 1877-12-21 1 Capital 8 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and71 words
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97 1877-12-21 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Bbayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 Sl 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,97 words
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43 1877-12-21 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERU, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c43 words
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Article55 1877-12-21 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Kates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876, £248,980,367. Claims arranged by the Local Agents. and pasd wtah promptitude ffleraTfty. Ibe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals rel cognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore,55 words
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Article41 1877-12-21 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872, c41 words
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43 1877-12-21 1 Capital 2,000,000. rUNDS IN RESERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Septum?. u c.)43 words
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190 1877-12-21 1 OFFICEB. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered190 words
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64 1877-12-21 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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57 1877-12-21 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on the customary terras. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME57 words
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87 1877-12-21 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. .i Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority! to87 words
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Article34 1877-12-21 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOU8TEAD A OO. Singapore. 22nd Fak. 1876. (u. o.) OTTl Tlnr 1 IT nrim34 words
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52 1877-12-21 1 Established 1821. Subscribed Capital £2.000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appoint*? Agents at Singapore and are prepared t* issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMON8 A CO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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39 1877-12-21 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A OO. Agents. Smgapore.17th^Dec.^1875. (u. c.)39 words
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98 1877-12-21 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe oial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre* miums. No extra98 words
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50 1877-12-21 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world.. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. c.)50 words
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69 1877-12-21 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, ai*fe prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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82 1877-12-21 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31at Dec., 1876... £796,747 Fire Premium Reserve 286,021 Total Fire Reserves ~1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for82 words
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56 1877-12-21 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877 Policies opened this year will be included in the distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition ot £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents56 words
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221 1877-12-21 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f 50 West George 0l^8 ow t Street. Edinbuegh 17 Geoegb Steeet. f 2 Kino William I'O’™”' 1 Stb.it, < Oriel Chambers,221 words
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106 1877-12-21 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London —lo, Corahill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol— so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.106 words
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289 1877-12-21 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— £100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after289 words
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102 1877-12-21 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564^202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andr*. E»q. iMmbi. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Bm iMmti. Holliday,Wim A Co.) A. T. Miifcr, iMeMn.Doaffka.LoprmikACo.) H. S tcaiae, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. doe Bemedioe,102 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement61 1877-12-21 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company 4 are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at61 words
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134 1877-12-21 2 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Pereira] Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave. Charles Marryat, George H. Chambers,134 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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STRAITS TIMES
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108 1877-12-21 2 Gambier 3 4.55. Black Pepper 7.55. White Pepper 13.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.35. Pearl Sago 400 Coffee, Bontyne 21 25. Tin l»-75. tOs. Mule twist 08. ■3l lbs. Shirtings 1.57 J. 7 do do 1.37 J. 4 do T.108 words
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Article306 1877-12-21 2 Mails close for:— Sourabaya, Bally and Macassar, per steamer Rosa, at 4 p. m. to-day. Saigon, Hongkong and Shanghai, per steamer Tigre, at 6 p. m. to-day. Batavia, per steamer Emirne, at 6 p. m. to-aay. MHntok A Palembang, per steamer Ruby, at 8 a. m. on Saturday,306 words
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63 1877-12-21 2 The Wae. Further Mobilisation of Troops in Russia. London, 20 th December. —Sixty thousand fresh Russian troops have been mobilised. England. The Press upon the Approaching Meeting of Parliament. With the exception of the Times, the London Press is generally agreed as to the advisability63 words
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Article2555 1877-12-21 2 (From our Exchanges.) Paris, Nov. 80 th. —Gambetta has demanded of Marshal Macmahou to renounce his right to dissolve the Chamber of Deputies, but Macmahon has rejected the demand. London, Dec. Ist. —According to a Turkish official despatch, the repulse of Suleiman Pasha’s force at Metschka is admitted.2,555 words
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Article911 1877-12-21 3 (From the London and China Express, November 16 th.) The War. —The rumour that the Russians have captured Erzeroum turned out to be incorrect. They are now entrenched between that place and Deveboyan. Kars will be defended to the last extremity. Another expedition across the Balkans is being prepared911 words
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Correspondence.
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Article289 1877-12-21 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. SrR,—I wonder what on earth the Xian Brothers intend doing to themselves. By the very fact of their writing to Mr. Skinner for his approval or disapproval to a public Examination, makes me conclude that they are in need289 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement649 1877-12-21 2 #tto aibtrtiSfments. I I HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppius, Esq. (of Messrs. Siemssen A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. SABBOON, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Bf.lilios, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes,649 words
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Advertisement649 1877-12-21 2 #eto 2>»bertt$nnente. PROGRAMME OP CONCERT TO BE GIVEN IN THE TOWN HALL, by Mr. SALZMANN’S CHOIR, On Saturday Evening, 22nd December. Part I. A portion of Costa’s Oratorio Eli,” ar. ranged expressly for performance in Singapore by Mr. Salzmann. A book of the words will be found in the Hall649 words
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Advertisement438 1877-12-21 2 #rto <3&berttefmtntS. FOR SALE. Cablsbebg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. REME BROTHERS. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. c.) "for SALE. Basb’s Ale, bottled bj Read Bros, in pints and quarts, just imported. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Singapore, 20th Dec., 1877. 1 wk.) FOR SALE. A new 12 horee438 words
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Notices.
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Article139 1877-12-21 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division or Malacca. In the matter of John Alexander Hbndorff, a bankrupt. John Alexander Hbndorff, of Malacca, Overseer of a Nutmeg Plantation, residing at Poongore within the Settlement of Malacca, was this day adjudged a bankrupt on his139 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement486 1877-12-21 3 CHUMMERY. Two gentlemen, residing in the country, wish one or two more to join them. Address, X. Office of this paper. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1877. (1 wk.) FOR SALE. An excellent Landau in good condition; a pair of handsome Australian Horses Harness Ac. Ac. complete. Also a new Martini Henri486 words
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Advertisement756 1877-12-21 3 Valuable building sites for HOUSES AND BUNGALOWS, TANGLIN. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction at a future date, of which due notice will be given. The freehold land situate on both sides of the New Road between the Grange Road and the Tanglin Road, havine frontages756 words
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Advertisement638 1877-12-21 3 #}otirr** TO BE LET. Entrance from Ist Proximo. The Shops recently erected in Battery Road, at the corner of Collyer Quay. For further particulars, apply to A L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 15th June, 1877. u. c. NOTICE. The undersigned offer for sale Pianos by M. F. RAC HALS Co.,638 words
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Docks.
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703 1877-12-21 4 Thr works of the Company are eitnated at Tiniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vix r Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty reesels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and703 words
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189 1877-12-21 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating189 words
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68 1877-12-21 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the a Company, are prepared to take risks i cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on customary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed on all riski coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all i to Europe68 words
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241 1877-12-21 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyages performed each year: the departures of the steamers from Batavia241 words
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43 1877-12-21 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £310,000. The Agent in S'ngapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (u. c.)43 words
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72 1877-12-21 4 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. C. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Risks of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms,72 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement20 1877-12-21 4 slotirfo, FOR SALE. A SUPPLY of The Natural Bitter-water of Friedrichahall. G. HIE BEE Sl CO. Singapore, 24th Not., 1877.20 words
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Advertisement740 1877-12-21 4 Routes, Tailors A m Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Robinson, k. c. m. o. Sayle Co. Civil Naval and Mililary Tailors Ac. Are now unpacking Ex S. S. GLENLTON.” A small parcel of thin West of England Tweed 8. Drab Bedford Cord for740 words
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Advertisement663 1877-12-21 4 Aotte& VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glacis. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins663 words
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Advertisement527 1877-12-21 4 iflisrellaneous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on tbe shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine527 words
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Advertisement664 1877-12-21 4 iHisrtllanemis. Glassware and Crockery. Wine glasses, Tumblers, Sic Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert do. Tea do. Toilet Seta. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow wire of all kinds, parent and common; Docks of all kinds, Bnlt.s; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Sic. A Great Variety664 words
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Advertisement259 1877-12-21 4 #ti0rrUanroif«L MASON A CO.’S H\RNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted riding whips. Gentlemen's saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoke of excellent. Bordeaux wines, Breakfast Claret, Dinner259 words
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